Hepatitis Australia monitors for news articles which have relevance to hepatitis B or hepatitis C in Australia. From time-to-time we also issue public statements and media releases which will also be shared here.
This research paper describes the factors which led to the successful co-design, delivery, and evaluation of the “Managing hepatitis B” course for the Aboriginal health workforce. Read more
In this newsletter, we highlight the positive health outcomes that can be achieved when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices are listened to. Authorised by C Fowlie, Hepatitis Australia, 4/6b Thesiger Ct, Deakin ACT 2600. Read more
Hepatitis Australia is proud to be an endorser of the Hepatitis B Community Forum, occurring as part of HBV International Meeting on 19 September 2023 Read more
A Voice to Parliament is about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people advising on matters that affect them. Authorised by C Fowlie, Hepatitis Australia, 4/6b Thesiger Ct, Deakin ACT 2600. Read more
Authorised by C Fowlie, Hepatitis Australia, 4/6b Thesiger Ct, Deakin ACT 2600. Read more
Hepatitis Australia is proud to support the Racism. It Stops With Me campaign coordinated by the Australian Human Rights Commission. Racism is more than just harmful words or individual actions. It includes biases in our society, its laws, institutions and ways of thinking. Read more
We want to update you on the success of Australia’s World Hepatitis Day this year, and to extend our heartfelt appreciation for all the support displayed right across Australia. Read more
2023 Factsheets available in Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic and English. Read more
World Hepatitis Day brings into focus Australia's commitment to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030. Health advocates in Australia assert that eliminating viral hepatitis is achievable if governments ramp up efforts. Read more
Minister for Health and Aged Care, Mark Butler, says later this year, Australians will have the chance to change our Constitution and recognise the place of First Nations people in this country. Read more
Evidence-based recommendations to reduce the clinical, economic, societal and humanistic burden of Hepatitis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma and improve public health in Asia Pacific. Read more
Hepatitis Australia thanks Australian Minister for Health, the Hon Mark Butler MP for his support of the National Hepatitis B Strategy and the National Hepatitis C Strategy. Read more
Hepatitis Australia is currently seeking suitably qualified applicants for positions listed. Read more
The National Hepatitis B Strategy 2023-2030 and the National Hepatitis C Strategy 2023-2030 (the Strategies) have been released for public consultation by the Department of Health and Aged Care. Read more
The International HIV Coinfection + Viral Hepatitis Elimination Conference will be taking place in Brisbane, Australia ahead of IAS 2023. Read more
Australia could be the first country in the world to eliminate hepatitis C! We have a CURE. Now, Australians need to keep talking about it! Read more
Health+Law is a research partnership to identify and eliminate legal barriers to testing and treatment for people living with Hepatitis B or HIV in Australia. Read more
The Motivate C project, led by the University of Sydney, is studying whether the offer of a cash incentive will encourage people to take up hepatitis C treatment in primary care. Read more
The HepBcommunity.org Research Showcase is an online space for researchers and people impacted by hepatitis B to share and collaborate. You can win $100 and $250 prizes by sharing and participating. Read more
We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the National Hepatitis Infoline. This free and confidential service is available to anyone anywhere in Australia. Read more
People who use drugs have the right to be protected from hepatitis B infection, to know their hepatitis B status, and to have equitable and affordable access to prevention, treatment and care. Read more
Officially launched at Parliament House in Canberra, the National Hepatitis Infoline is a free and confidential service that provides localised information and support to anyone, anywhere in Australia. Read more
Informed by HIV self-testing success and community-wide acceptance and uptake of COVID-19 (rapid antigen tests – RATs) self-testing, there is a growing momentum internationally and in Australia behind self-testing for hepatitis C as part of a broader suite of testing approaches and strategies. Read more
The event will convene experts in viral hepatitis to exchange information around the significant current opportunities to advance viral hepatitis testing and treatment amongst people who use drugs Read more